Nursing homes are meant to be safe havens for the elderly, providing the care and support they need in their later years. Unfortunately, the reality can be starkly different. While most nursing homes provide residents with the care and compassion expected, nursing home abuse does occur at a startling rate. To help protect your elderly loved ones, an attorney at Thompson Law explains what you need to know about nursing home abuse in North Dakota. How Often Does Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about Nursing Home Abuse in North Dakota

If you find yourself in the prime of your life, the thought of potential incapacitation might not have crossed your mind. After all, incapacity is something that happens to older people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or facing serious physical health issues, right? Unfortunately, that is not the case. In fact, what you may not know, is that the likelihood of such an event is more significant than commonly acknowledged, and failing to plan for it could have substantial adverse consequences. … [Read more...] about North Dakota Incapacity Planning Guide

A Revocable Living Trust is a versatile and powerful estate planning tool that offers significant benefits for anyone seeking to organize their assets, provide for loved ones, and maintain control over their estate. Not surprisingly, Revocable Living Trusts are among the most common additions to the average estate plan. To help you decide if one is right for your plan, an attorney at Thompson Law discusses the benefits of including a Revocable Living Trust in your estate plan. What Is a … [Read more...] about Including a Revocable Living Trust in Your Estate Plan

If you are married, you likely want to ensure that your spouse is financially secure if something happens to you. Without careful planning, however, a significant portion of your estate could be lost to taxes and/or your spouse could be forced to wait months until the assets you owned are available. To help you better understand, a Grand Forks attorney at Thompson Law explains how to use your estate plan to protect assets intended for your spouse. What Happens to Your Estate in North Dakota … [Read more...] about How to Use Your Estate Plan to Protect Assets Intended for Your Spouse

One of the most important reasons to create a comprehensive estate plan is to avoid leaving behind an intestate estate when you pass away. In legal terms, an “intestate” estate occurs when someone dies without a valid Last Will and Testament or trust agreement outlining the distribution of their assets. If you die intestate in Minnesota, the state's intestate succession laws, not your personal wishes, control who inherits your estate. This can result in unintended consequences, delays in … [Read more...] about Why It Is Important to Avoid Dying Intestate in Minnesota

It can be difficult enough watching an elderly loved one struggle with the physical and/or mental deterioration that goes along with aging. Worrying about how caregivers are treating an elderly loved one adds another layer onto normal concerns about older family members. If you begin to suspect that your loved one is being abused or neglected, however, it is time to act. To help you decide how to proceed, the Grand Forks elder law attorney at Thompson Law explains what you can do if you suspect … [Read more...] about What Can I Do If I Suspect Elder Abuse or Neglect in Minnesota?

On the May 25, 2024 episode of the Legacy of Agriculture, host Chris Bair talked with special guest Andrew Knutson, an attorney of Thompson Law who specializes in Estate Planning, Elder Law & Medicaid Services as well as Asset Protection & Business Planning. Andrew's work with Thompson law has helped countless Ag families establish a legacy that can be passed from one generation to the next in the most efficient way possible. His practice utilizes planning, up-to-date information on … [Read more...] about Thompson Law featured on Legacy of Agriculture Podcast

As we age, we start to realize that our parents age as well. At some point, we even think we have accepted the reality that our parents will pass away someday. When that “someday” becomes “someday soon” because of a terminal diagnosis, it can cause emotional upheaval and practical confusion. Having a list of steps to take following a terminal diagnosis can be a huge benefit. To get you started, the Grand Forks elder law attorneys at Thompson Law have put together the following 10 things to do … [Read more...] about 10 Things to Do When an Elderly Parent Gets a Terminal Diagnosis

Andrew Knutson, managing attorney at Thompson Law, PLLC in Sioux Falls, SD, has been selected to the list of 2021 Great Plains Rising Stars for estate and business planning. Andrew has been part of the Super Lawyers/Rising Stars lists consecutively since 2013. Being a Rising Star, Knutson represents the top 2.5% of all attorneys in the state of South Dakota. To become eligible for this title, attorneys must be under the age of forty or have practiced for less than ten years. Thomson Reuters … [Read more...] about Knutson named 2021 Great Plains Rising Star